EcoInnova Science Exhibition Competition
Description
The EcoInnova Science Exhibition Competition is an exciting competition where students come together to solve real-world challenges in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to make the world a better place. Through collaboration, they innovate and find solutions to existing problems, creating working models that vividly showcase the practical applications of science and technology.
Mekathlon is not just about theoretical knowledge; it's about getting your hands dirty, embracing the fun, and taking on challenges to truly understand and address global issues.
Science exhibition offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and turn their learning into impactful action. So, gear up, because here, science and innovation aren't just subjects; they're thrilling journeys waiting for you to explore and change the world!
Competition Details
- No. of Days: Days 1 and 2
- Team size:
- 1 minimum to 3 maximum
- The team must be formed with the students belonging to the same age group.
- Theme: Sustainable Development Goals
- Developers - The participant’s age should be from 8 to 11 years of age (as of 1st June 2024, 11 years not included)
- Innovators - The participant’s age should be from 11 to 14 years of age (as of 1st June 2024, 14 years not included)
- Pioneers - The participant’s age should be from 14 to 18 years of age (as of 1st June 2024, 18 years not included)
Developers Age: 8 to 11 years
Download Developers Guide- Clean water and sanitation – SDG 6
- Affordable and clean energy – SDG7
- Industry, innovation and infrastructure – SDG 9
- Sustainable cities and economies – SDG 11
Innovators Age: 11 to 14 years
Download Innovators Guide- Good health and well-being – SDG 3
- Clean water and sanitation – SDG 6
- Affordable and clean energy – SDG7
- Industry, innovation and infrastructure – SDG 9
- Sustainable cities and economies – SDG 11
Pioneers Age: 14 to 18 years
Download Pioneers Guide- Good health and well-being – SDG 3
- Affordable and clean energy – SDG7
- Industry, innovation and infrastructure – SDG 9
- Sustainable cities and economies – SDG 11
- Climate action – SDG 13
Specifications:
- It is cluster-wise competition. School teachers will be responsible for guidance and formation of teams at the school level.
- The school must fulfill all the requirements for making a working model for science exhibition by the students, including material requirements, timings, and facility for model preparation.
- Models must be prepared by students on the school campus under the guidance of teachers.
- Schools must make a 1-minute video of students making the models on the campus with a collection of pictures. This is done to ensure that students put effort into making the model and during this process learn.
Model Requirements:
- The science exhibition model must be in a working condition at the time of presentation. A non-working model will result in the deduction of marks.
- Models cannot use readily available final products from the market.
- Students are expected to know all the components used in the model and explain their working/functionality.
- The use of eco-friendly and recycled materials is encouraged.
Presentation:
- The students are expected to explain the following to the Judges at the time of the competition:
- Objective of the project
- Demonstration
- Components used
- How is it helping in achieving the sustainable development goal
- All the participants of the team must be actively involved in the project demonstration and presentation.
- All the presentations and demonstrations are expected to be completed within 5 mins. It is subject to the complexity and difficulty level of the project.
- The presentation will be followed by a questionnaire by the judges related to the selected project and its relevant domain.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Presentation Skills: Fluency, body language and involvement of team members
- Functionality of the model: Demonstration through working model
- Practicality and Utility: implementation in real life and achieving the target of Sustainable Development Goals.
- Innovation: New ideas and out of box thinking
- Question and Answer by Judges.
Venue: Bengaluru (India)
Registration Fee:
- For Indian residents: INR 299/- (Inclusive GST) per team.
- For non-India residents: USD 20 per team.
| Winner | First Place | Second Place | Third Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developers | ₹ 20,000/- | ₹ 14,000/- | ₹ 10,000/- |
| Innovators | ₹ 25,000/- | ₹ 16,000/- | ₹ 10,000/- |
| Pioneers | ₹ 30,000/- | ₹ 20,000/- | ₹ 15,000/- |